Ideas for a gift

[katepoet]

Yes, it's a briefcase with wheels and a collapsible handle. Or a backpack. They have the extra padded section for a laptop. I found lots but the inexpensive ones, wheich would be fine for me, would not fit her style. Of course. Amazon carries quite a few. I kept checking with epinions for how they had really worked for folks. And I found the best deal on the one I was thinking of at newegg, a computer supply company. But it was still too far over my budget. So now I am thinking about a laptop mouse so she can turn off the touch pad - they never work well. It's not as good a gift for her but perhaps it will still show my gratitude. She is my student and has had so many hours this month the I can get the brakes done on the truck and buy groceries for 3 weeks!

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by katepoet

Yes, it's a briefcase with wheels and a collapsible handle. Or a backpack. They have the extra padded section for a laptop. I found lots but the inexpensive ones, wheich would be fine for me, would not fit her style. Of course. Amazon carries quite a few. I kept checking with epinions for how they had really worked for folks. And I found the best deal on the one I was thinking of at newegg, a computer supply company. But it was still too far over my budget. So now I am thinking about a laptop mouse so she can turn off the touch pad - they never work well. It's not as good a gift for her but perhaps it will still show my gratitude. She is my student and has had so many hours this month the I can get the brakes done on the truck and buy groceries for 3 weeks!

Kate, that sounds like a wonderful gift. I HATE laptop touchpads. They make things so difficult!! I'm sure she'll love it. I'm glad you got so many hours in this month. Way to go!

[katepoet]

Thanks, Angie. It's amazing - I also caught up half the back electric bill - it's been hard times lately! lol

She's such a sweet person - we laugh and work hard - such a pleasure.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by katepoet

Thanks, Angie. It's amazing - I also caught up half the back electric bill - it's been hard times lately! lol

She's such a sweet person - we laugh and work hard - such a pleasure.

It's great that you get along so well. Socializing and work together is a good combination.

[Mandy]

Kate, a laptop mouse is definatly a great gift, i couldnt work my laptop without it, she will appreciate it very much.
Glad you two get along so well, she is obviously very fond of you for working all those hours, wtg girl, it doesnt happen often that we meet "those" kind of people.

[katepoet]

I got lucky!

Those of you who use them, do you like the tiny mouse like the "pocket" ones or a regular size mouse for your laptops? I use a standard size because of the damage in my hand - otherwise it cramps - but I would think a college student on the run would prefer the small one. Also, my son says the wired mice are more reliable and don't need batteries, but the wireless can be so convenient... what's your preference?

[Mandy]

I have the laptop mouse, it's very tiny, i used it for quite a while till i got my new regular one, for myself, i prefer the regular size, the small one is ok, but after a while my hand got tired. I agree with your son, a wireless mouse is convenient, but it runs on batteries which is not always convenient, specially if you dont have replacements on hand. I prefer the wired mice.